How you can utilise your NDIS funding for VOOHC/SSRC respite?
How you can utilise your NDIS funding for SSRC/VOOHC respite? Specialised Substitute Residential Care (SSRC), formerly known as Voluntary Out-of-Home Care (VOOHC), provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to stay in a residential facility for a brief period, typically ranging from a few hours to several days. During their stay, Participants receive tailored support […]
What are the operational guidelines for Short Term Accommodation?
What are the operational guidelines for Short Term Accommodation? Introduction: Short term accommodation is a cornerstone of support services provided under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), offering temporary relief to individuals with disabilities and their families or carers. Amidst the complexities of disability support services, respite care stands as a beacon of relief […]
What is the Difference Between Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Respite
What is the Difference Between Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Respite Introduction When navigating the complex world of care services, especially within the framework of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), understanding the terminology is key. Two terms often encountered are Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Respite. At first glance, these might appear as […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Respite Provider
10 Questions to Ask Your Respite Provider In this blog, we explore ten critical questions to ask your NDIS provider before you start your first respite or short-term accommodation experience. These questions are key to ensuring your respite care or short-term stay is as effective and comfortable as possible. Qualifications: What qualifications and training […]
How are NDIS Short Stays funded?
How are NDIS Sort Stays funded and what is the process of booking with Empowered? Let’s dive into how NDIS Short Stays are funded with Empowered. You may not realise, but requesting funding to support short stays, travel or respite is absolutely reasonable if it supports the goals in your NDIS plan. Empowered Short Stays […]
Top 5 NDIS Short Stay Destinations with Empowered
Top 5 NDIS Short Stay Destinations with Empowered We have compiled a list of our top 5 most popular NDIS Short Stay destinations. These are the destinations most often visited by our participants and the destinations we see the most interest in. Port Macquarie – Port Macquarie is a coastal town in the […]
What You Can Expect From An Empowered NDIS Short Stay
What you can expect from an Empowered NDIS Short Stay If you’re an NDIS participant looking for a break, then look no further! Recharge your batteries by joining Empowered on an unforgettable adventure with guaranteed fun! Empowered Short Stays are tailor-made to suit your individual needs, interests, and abilities. At Empowered, we pride ourselves on […]